The Eternal Road

"A Biblical Drama in Four Acts"

A biblical drama in four acts. Set in a synagogue where Jews hide all night as a pogrom rages outside, the story combines Biblical and pre-World War II Jewish history. The rabbi reads from the Torah, leading, in each act, to the exploration and re-enactment of a different Biblical theme. At the conclusion, the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem and the deportation of those hiding become one, while the despair of a scattered people is balanced by a messianic voice that speaks of hope for deliverance of the Jews in Zion.

Release Date

May 17, 1999

Status

Released

Original Title

Der Weg der Verheißung

Runtime

4h 0min

Budget

Revenue

Language

German

Production Companies

ARTE